PipeSnug - Waste Pipe Collar and Seal, Grey 40mm (1 1/2") (Pack of 3)

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This flexibility removes the need for any ladders, scaffolding or other safety equipment associated with working at height. As well as saving huge amounts of time and pricey equipment hire costs, this presents obvious Health & Safety advantages. An installer can stay safely inside the property, core drill the wall, slip a FlueSnug through the hole and fit the flue. No other materials have to be used to seal the hole around the flue other than the FlueSnug itself. FlueSnug can be used both inside and outside the property for the best finish and prevents heat escaping and acts as a barrier to drafts, damp, insects and pests. FlueSnug is designed primarily to help ensure properties meet air tightness requirements, simplify the installation of flues in older properties and when fitted, eliminates the need for any further pointing with mortar or sealing around the flue to the building fabric. Part L Building Regulations now requires pipe grommets and pipe collars to be used on all service penetrations to help maintain air tightness around pipes in walls. In this time we were refining the design, testing prototypes and finding the right suppliers to work with. One of the major hurdles was to get the product patented, which is a long process,” explains Alex. Another added benefit of the 110mm PipeSnug and the FlueSnug is that they can be installed at height, without the need for ladders or scaffolding. That is because the products are flexible enough to be pushed through the hole meant for the pipework, saving even more time and fuss. Watch a How To video on installing at height here. Where to find out more about Part L Building Regulations

I realised a simple fitting would save so much time in mixing mortar or siliconing around the pipe, as well as blending into the fabric of the building visually,” said Chris. Fitted in seconds, PipeSnug is the only pipe seal that provides an all-in-one solution which meets Part L’s requirement to seal around pipework inside and outside a building, without the need for sealant, mortar or expensive air sealing tape.The new Approved Part L Building Regulations was introduced in December 2021, with an industry transition period until June 2022. What are the new Part L regulations?

As well as new builds, the use of pipe collars are being recommended for extensions to existing dwellings too, so extensions and loft conversions could also benefit from the use of PipeSnug and FlueSnug. The collars can be used both inside and outside the property for the best finish and prevents heat loss and acts as a barrier to drafts, damp, insects and pests.” We have ambitious plans to invest and launch new versions to cover different sizes and applications in the coming months as demand rises due to the changes to Part L. We want PipeSnug to become the de facto method of sealing around service penetrations. We are also looking to expand sales outside the UK as we have international patents,” says Alex.The move to Talon is the right one for PipeSnug – Talon will help accelerate the “‘Snug” family of products’ growth through increased distribution, next day delivery, more product development and even more marketing support.

The boiler sealing flue collar, Fluesnug, similarly fits the same size core-drilled hole in the wall as PipeSnug, and it also takes care of any pointing concerns. We have other products we are working on, all of which are focused on solving problems in the construction and plumbing sector,” adds Chris.

We want to thank every single one of our great customers, suppliers and supporters along the way – there are so many people who have made this adventure possible.

We are delighted to announce that we have agreed an exclusive worldwide licensing deal with Talon, the leading manufacturer of pipe clips, collars and covers in the UK.PipeSnug is the industry’s only comprehensive solution that meets Part L’s new requirements to seal pipes both inside and out, without the need for sealant, mortar or costly air sealing tape. The use of soil pipe collars is also being recommended for any improvements to existing dwellings too, so extensions and loft conversions where a soil pipe seal is fitted can also benefit from the use of PipeSnug pipe collars. PipeSnug and FlueSnug form an airtight seal against the wall where pipes enter and exit a building. So they not only save plumbers time, money and mess, but they also keep warmth in and energy costs down for homeowners,” adds Alex.